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Nampa Public Library and Idaho Department of Labor hosts Third Annual Hiring and Resource Fair

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: June 18, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is cohosting a hiring and resource fair with the Nampa Public Library on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event takes place at the Nampa Public Library located at 215 12th Ave. S.

Job seekers will have an opportunity to meet with many employers to discuss job openings including Autozone Auto Parts, City of Boise, City of Nampa, CS Beef Packers, Gem County, Idaho Air National Guard, Idaho Central Credit Union, Idaho Public Television, Lactalis American Group, Simplot and more.

The positions available range from excavation operators, skilled trade technicians, maintenance technicians, heavy equipment operators, certified nursing assistants, bus drivers, customer service specialists and others.

Community resources attending include Advocates Against Family Violence, Glocal Friend Partner, Icarus Wellness and Recovery, Nampa Family Personal Center, Valley Regional Transit and more.

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Around 25 employers will attend hiring event in Boise

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For Immediate Release: June 17, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Thursday, June 25, at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus in Boise. The address is 11351 W. Chinden Blvd.

The event is from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of Building 6.

A variety of employers will be in attendance including the Ada County Highway District, Ada County Sheriff’s Office, BME Fire Trucks, Boise State University, City of Boise, Idaho Transportation Department, St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center, Victory EMS & Medical Transportation and others.

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Hiring event in Coeur d’Alene showcases a variety of positions

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For Immediate Release: June 4, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, June 10, at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. The address is 702 E. Front Ave.

The event is from noon to 3 p.m.

A variety of employers will be in attendance including Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, Environmental Control, Kootenai County, North Idaho Dental Personnel, North Idaho College – Workforce Training, The Post Falls Veterans Home, Republic Services and more.

Open positions available include caregivers, mentors, deputy sheriffs, park rangers, therapists, nursing assistants, Commercial Driver’s License drivers and others.

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Pursue a career in the trades at Caldwell hiring event

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For Immediate Release: May 12, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Tuesday, May 19, at the department’s Caldwell office. The address is 4514 Thomas Jefferson St.

The event is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A variety of employers will be in attendance including the Admiral Beverage Company, Idaho Site Works LLC, Johnson Thermal Systems, Northwest Lineman College, Quality Trailer Services and Repair, Simplot, Terzo Enterprises, U.S. Army and others.

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Network with various employers at hiring event in Coeur d’Alene

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: May 7, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, May 13, at the Coeur d’Alene Public Library. The address is 702 E. Front Ave.

The event is from noon to 3 p.m.

A variety of employers will be in attendance including Coeur d’Alene School District, Eden Home Health, Fire Systems West, Hilton Grand Vacations, The Home Depot, Kootenai County, North Idaho College, Paul Mitchell The School, United States Postal Service and more.

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Hiring event in Idaho Falls takes place, Wednesday, April 29

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: April 22, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, April 29, at the department’s Idaho Falls office. The address is 1515 E. Lincoln Road.

The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A variety of employers will be in attendance including Boise Rigging Supply, Cives Steel Company, Everlast Brands, Idaho National Laboratory, KeyBank, Kokusai Semiconductor Equipment Corporation, Lamb Weston, Naval Nuclear Laboratory, TRIO – Idaho State University and more.

Open positions available include sales representatives, support engineers, structural steel welders, payroll specialists, delivery drivers, mechanics, elementary school teachers, research data scientists, lead facility engineers, tellers, forklift operators, patrol officers and others.

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Hiring event offers various positions including machinists and dispatchers in Boise

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: April 1, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, April 8, at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus in Boise. The address is 11351 W. Chinden Blvd.

The event begins at 9:30 a.m. and ends at noon in the conference room of Building 6.

A variety of employers will be in attendance including the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Addus HomeCare, Autovol, Boise State University, Idaho Power, Saint Alphonsus, St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center, Treasure Valley YMCA and more.

Open positions available include 911 communications dispatchers, registered nurses, computer numerical control machinists, security control specialists, forklift operators, safety coordinators, home care aids, senior contracting specialists and many more.

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Hiring event in Canyon County offers career opportunities, March 19

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For Immediate Release: March 12, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event Thursday, March 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Caldwell.

The event will take place at the department’s Caldwell office, 4514 Thomas Jefferson St.

Employers attending include Ada County Highway District, City of Caldwell Parks & Recreation, Durham School Services – West Ada, D&B Supply, Gem County, Idaho Division of Human Resources, Terzo Enterprises and more.

Positions available include accounting clerks, certified nursing assistants, general equipment operators, lifeguards, seasonal laborers, truck drivers, weatherization technicians and others. Continue reading →

Graduate earns fulfilling career upon graduating construction program

About four months ago, Grant Childers was operating heavy equipment at Land Lab Day while enrolled in the ICONIC program in Boise. He was just days away from graduating and earning his certification. Little did he know, he would meet his future employer that day.

Grant Childers stands proudly in his vest at Land Lab Day in November 2025.

Grant Childers stands proudly in his vest at Land Lab Day in November 2025.

“When I first arrived to the field day, the program director immediately introduced me to a few of the instructors at the program. I asked each of them about who they felt were their top candidates and Grant’s name was consistently at the top,” Manager of RivHab Engineering and EarthWorks Zack Billingsley said. “In fact, I specifically remember one of them saying that while there were quite a few candidates that he’d recommend, Grant was in a league of his own.”

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ICONIC program hosts Contractor Day in Twin Falls, Idaho Falls and Boise

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: March 9, 2026
Media Contact: Will.Hoenike@labor.idaho.gov

Construction contractors are invited to meet prospective heavy equipment operators this spring in three Idaho communities as part of the ICONIC program.

When participants are close to obtaining their certification in heavy equipment operation from the Idaho Career Opportunities – Next in Construction (ICONIC) program, local businesses are invited to meet participants and see their ability to use heavy machinery.

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